Påløpen

Påløpen is a term that can refer to several related concepts, primarily in Norwegian and Swedish, and it generally relates to something running, being in motion, or a period of activity. In a financial context, "påløpen rente" or "påløpne renter" translates to accrued interest. This refers to interest that has accumulated on a loan or investment since the last payment was made, but has not yet been paid out or capitalized. For example, if a bond pays interest semi-annually, the accrued interest is the amount of interest earned between the last coupon payment and a specific date, such as when the bond is sold. This accrued interest is then typically added to the purchase price when the bond changes hands.

Beyond finance, the verb "påløpe" in Norwegian and Swedish means to accrue, accumulate, or run up, often in the sense of costs or expenses mounting over time. For instance, one might say that costs are "påløpne" if they are increasing. In a more literal sense, it can refer to something running alongside or at the same pace as something else, implying a parallel progression. The noun "påløp" can denote a period of time, a phase, or a course of action, particularly in older or more specific contexts. The precise meaning often depends heavily on the surrounding words and the specific domain in which it is used.